Fringed Polygala

Common name: Fringed Polygala

Scientific name: Polygala paucifolia

Dimensions:
    Flower: 3/4" (1.5 cm) long
    Plant height: 3-6" (7.5-15 cm)

Blooming period: May-June

Habitat: Rich moist woods

Description: Violet-pink flowers arise from along stalk from the axils of the upper leaves. Flowers with 3 petals that form tubular shape. Lower petal lip is fringed at the tip. Five sepals, with the two lateral sepals forming "wings" of the flower. Simple leaves, alternate, 1/2-4" (1-10 cm) long, oval with pointed tips arise from underground stalk. Milkwort family.
(May 24)